Entity One Color Couture - Pretty Precious Peonies / 0.5 oz. Entity One Color Couture combines the long-lasting, high-gloss durability of gel with the ease and versatility of enamel. No smudging, no chipping, and no dry time. 0.5oz.

Entity One Color Couture Soak-Off Gel: Brush. Wear. Soak. Repeat. Introducing Entity One Color Couture. Forget everything you know about manicures and take your art to the next level. Color Couture combines the long-lasting, high-gloss durability of gel with the ease and versatility of enamel. No smudging, no chipping, and no dry time. It’s everything you love about color. Only better.

ENTITY ONE COLOR COUTURE APPLICATION:
PREP:

Sanitize both yours and your client’s hands before beginning any nail service. Gently slide pusher along the nail plate towards the eponychium to loosen cuticle.

Use nippers to remove loosened cuticle from nail plate including along the lateral walls where it can hide and cause gel enamel to peel or chip.

Gently remove the surface shine from the natural nail using a Detailer or Refiner, following in the direction of nail growth. It is only necessary to remove high shine from the natural nail plate. Over filing or “roughing up” of the natural nail plate is not necessary and can cause damage.

Shape the free edge of the natural nail to desired shape using the Detailer or Refiner.

Cleanse and dehydrate the surface of the nail by scrubbing the nail plate with Natural Nail Prep and a Brush Wipe.

BRUSH IT ON:

Apply a very thin coat of Nu Bond Non-Acid Nail Primer. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Starting with the thumb, apply one coat to each nail. Be sure to avoid contact with the surrounding skin. Apply to one hand at a time to avoid contamination.

Apply a very thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Base Coat to the natural nail and free edge of one hand. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire nail surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling or chipping.

Cure for one minute in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for ten seconds when using a LED light.

Repeat Entity One Soak Off Base Coat application on the other hand.

COLOR IT IN:

Apply a thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel to the natural nail and free edge of one hand. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire nail surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling or chipping.

Cure for two minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 20 seconds when using a LED light.

Apply a second layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel to the natural nail and free edge.

Cure for two minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 20 seconds when using a LED light.

Repeat COLOR IT IN application on the other hand.

NOTE: Complete curing of all layers is essential to ensure long wearing, chip free gel manicures and will help prevent allergic reactions. If a dark/opaque shade is chosen for your gel manicure, each layer must be applied very thin, do not try to achieve complete coverage with your first layer. Cure time is optimal at three minutes per layer of dark or opaque color in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp and 30 seconds when using a LED light to avoid shrinkage and ensure proper cure.

NOTE: When performing a French Manicure, choose any of Entity One Color Couture’s sheer pinks for the first layer of your French gel manicure. Do not apply Spotlight first. Cure for two minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 20 seconds when using a LED light. Apply a thin layer of Spotlight to the free edge of the natural nail to create the desired smile line. Cure for three minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 30 seconds when using a LED light.

SEAL IT ON:

Apply a thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Top Coat to the natural nail and free edge of one hand. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire gel enamel surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire colored surface and free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling or chipping.

Cure for three minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 30 seconds when using a LED light.

Remove the sticky layer with Natural Nail Prep and a Brush Wipe.

Repeat SEAL IT ON application on the other hand.

Finish the Entity One Color Couture gel manicure by massaging Cuticle Oil into the nail and surrounding skin. The oil will penetrate the nail and provide a protective cushioning within the nail itself to help prevent breakage and keep skin looking and feeling soft and supple.

WEAR:

Wear Entity One Color Couture gel manicure for three weeks before returning to the salon for Soak it Off service or to Repeat service.

SOAK IT OFF:

Sanitize both yours and your client’s hands before beginning the SOAK IT OFF service.

Use cotton, foil and Nail Product Remover to gently soak off Entity One Color Couture Gel Enamel while protecting the skin and not over drying. Saturate cotton ball with Nail Product Remover. Place saturated cotton ball on fingernail. Place foil under the finger and fold over the fingertip to secure the cotton ball into place. Repeat for each fingernail.

Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes for safe and easy removal of Entity One Color Couture gel manicure.

Press down on top of foil and cotton ball. Twist and pull firmly to remove product from the fingernail.

Beginning at the cuticle line, gently slide off any remaining product from the natural nail with an orangewood stick. Check lateral folds to ensure all residue is removed.

Condition the nail and surrounding skin by applying Cuticle Oil.

REPEAT

FILE PREP:

Redefine the perimeter and reduce the length of the free edge using the Refiner or Detailer.

Gently buff away the surface shine from the Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel application. Lightly file away any areas of lifting and blend the Entity One Color Couture flush to the natural nail. Remove dust and debris from entire nail surface with a dry manicure brush.

NOTE: All areas of shine must be removed before re-applying Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel to ensure proper product adhesion.

PREP:

Gently slide pusher along the nail plate towards the eponychium to loosen cuticle.

Use nippers to remove loosened cuticle from nail plate including along the lateral walls where it can hide and cause gel enamel to peel or chip.

Gently remove the surface shine from the exposed natural nail using a Detailer or Refiner, following in the direction of nail growth. It is only necessary to remove high shine from the natural nail plate. Over filing or “roughing up” of the natural nail plate is not necessary and can cause damage.

Cleanse and dehydrate the surface of the nail by scrubbing the nail plate with Natural Nail Prep and a Brush Wipe.

BRUSH IT ON:

Apply a very thin coat of Nu Bond Non-Acid Nail Primer to areas of regrowth. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Apply one coat to each nail. Be sure to avoid contact with the surrounding skin. Apply to one hand or foot at a time to avoid contamination.

Apply a very thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Base Coat over the entire nail surface and free edge. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire nail surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling or chipping.

Cure for one minute in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for ten seconds when using a LED light.

Repeat Entity One Soak Off Base Coat application on the other hand or foot.

COLOR IT IN:

Choose the same shade or a slightly darker shade of the Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel.

Apply a thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak-Off Gel Enamel over the entire nail surface and free edge of one hand or foot. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire nail surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling and chipping.

Cure for two minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 20 seconds when using a LED light.

Apply a second layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Gel Enamel to the natural nail and free edge.

Cure for two minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 20 seconds when using a LED light.

Repeat COLOR IT IN application on the other hand or foot.

NOTE:Complete curing of all layers is essential to ensure long wearing, chip free gel manicures or pedicures and will help prevent allergic reactions. If a dark/opaqueshade is chosen for your gel manicure or pedicure, each layer must be applied very thin, do not try to achieve complete coverage with your first layer. Cure time is optimal at three minutes per layer of dark or opaque color in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp and 30 seconds when using a LED light to avoid shrinkage and ensure proper cure.

SEAL IT ON:

Apply a thin layer of Entity One Color Couture Soak Off Top Coat to the natural nail and free edge. Remove the applicator brush and press against the edge of the bottle to drain excess product from the brush. Holding the applicator brush parallel to the natural nail, coat the entire gel enamel surface starting in the center of the nail, away from the cuticle line and continue using enamel application techniques. Be sure to coat the entire colored surface and free edge of the natural nail to ensure no peeling or chipping.

Cure for three minutes in a 36-watt UV tunnel lamp or cure for 30 seconds when using a LED light.

Remove the sticky layer with Natural Nail Prep and a Brush Wipe.

Repeat SEAL IT ON application on the other hand or foot.

Finish the Entity One Color Couture Gel Enamel service by massaging Cuticle Oil into the nail and surrounding skin. The oil will penetrate the nail and provide a protective cushioning within the nail itself to help prevent breakage and keep skin looking and feeling soft and supple.